Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · Northwestern State University of Louisiana · Natchitoches, LA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median of $30,559 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,378 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,158–$74,359). Median debt is $27,000, about 88% of first-year earnings.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Louisiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-New Orleans Metairie | $67,229 | $19,310 |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria Alexandria | $39,917 | $18,812 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe | $36,313 | $22,832 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette | $35,872 | $23,149 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond | $35,024 | $22,977 |
| McNeese State University Lake Charles | $34,178 | $24,685 |
| Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans | $33,494 | $28,864 |
| Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge | $32,499 | $27,125 |
| Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge | $32,499 | $27,125 |
| Remington College-Shreveport Campus Shreveport | $31,793 | $45,000 |
| Dillard University New Orleans | $26,744 | $31,000 |
| Grambling State University Grambling | $23,046 | $34,528 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana make?
The median salary is $30,559 one year after graduation and $47,007 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.